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Air Doctor

Born in Hempstead, New York, in 1950, hall of fame basketball forward Julius Erving helped the New York Nets win the ABA championship in 1974 and 1976, before switching to the NBA and joining the Philadelphia 76ers. In 1983 he helped lead the club to a world championship. Upon retiring in 1987, he had played in more than 800 games, scoring an average of 22 points per game. Notably, his dunks and graceful play helped change the game of basketball.